Ocmulgee River at Lumber City
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 14.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 15.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 18.0 ft; major flooding begins at 23.0 ft.
| Action stage | 14.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 23.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 26.3 ft on Jan 21, 1925 (historic crest)
- 24.6 ft on Jul 15, 1994 (historic crest)
- 23.5 ft on Mar 12, 1929 (historic crest)
- 22.7 ft on Apr 16, 1936 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 14.0 ft | Bankfull conditions begin. Water begins to spread into the natural floodplain. |
|---|---|
| 15.0 ft | Flood Stage is reached and minor flooding begins. Water overflows into the broad swampy flood plain. Farm fields on the right bank flood. General agriculture and timber interests are affected by the flooding. In addition, water reaches the top of the boat ramp near the Highway 341 bridge. |
| 18.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Flooding of the access road to the boat ramp near the Highway 341 bridge begins. |
| 23.0 ft | Major flooding begins. A mobile home floods on the southside of the Highway 341 bridge. |
| 30.0 ft | Major flooding continues. Entire town of Lumber City will be cut off and isolated by Ocmulgee River...and swollen local creeks and small streams will occur. Some businesses and homes will flood near river, and water reaches the under supports of the Highway 341 bridge. |
| 33.0 ft | Major flooding expands. Highway 341 bridge is flooded. |
| 37.0 ft | Major flooding continues. Southern Railroad Bridge flooded out. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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